Brok Weaver (born December 5, 1991)[1] is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of PFL. A professional since 2013, he has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
| Brok Weaver | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brok Weaver December 5, 1991 Jackson, Alabama, United States |
| Other names | Chata Tuska |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm) |
| Fighting out of | McIntosh, Alabama, United States |
| Team | Port City Kickboxing Academy |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 9 |
| By disqualification | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editMaking his debut in 2013, Weaver fought mostly for the Island Fights Promotion, amassing a 13–4 record and winning the Welterweight Championship. He eventually got a chance to compete on Dana White's Contender Series and earned his UFC contract through a second round TKO victory against Devin Smyth.[2]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editWeaver made his UFC debut against Kazula Vargas at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 on February 15, 2020. He won the fight via DQ when Vargas kneed Weaver in the head while he was a grounded opponent.[3]
Weaver faced Roosevelt Roberts on May 30, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.[4] At the weigh-ins, Weaver weighed in at 157.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit of 156 pounds. He was fined 20 percent of his purse and the bout with Roberts proceeded at a catchweight.[5] Weaver lost the fight via submission in round two.[6]
Brok was scheduled to face Frank Camacho during UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill on September 12, 2020.[7] However, Camacho was removed from the bout during the week leading up to the fight after testing positive for COVID-19. Weaver instead faced Jalin Turner at a catchweight bout of 165 pounds.[8] Weaver lost the fight via submission in the second round.[9]
In March 2021, Brok announced that he was released from the UFC.[10]
Post UFC
editIn his first bout after release, Brok faced Alexander Barahona at iKon Fighting Federation 6 on April 2, 2021. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[11]
Weaver competed at the inaugural event of Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Fighting Championship on June 18, 2021.[12] He faced Cliff Wright, who he defeated via ground and pound in the second round.[13]
Professional Fighters League
editWeaver signed a 2 year deal to fight with PFL. He was scheduled to make his PFL debut on August 27, 2021 at PFL 9 against Brandon Jenkins.[14] The fight did not happen and Weaver has been inactive ever since.
Personal life
editWeaver is a member of the MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians.[15][16]
In October 2021 he became a deputy sheriff for Clarke County.[citation needed]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 23 matches | 17 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 3 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17–6 | Cliff Wright | TKO (punches) | Gamebred Fighting Championships 1 | June 19, 2021 | 2 | 2:38 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Bare Knuckle MMA. |
| Win | 16–6 | Alexander Barahona | Decision (unanimous) | iKon Fighting Federation 6 | April 2, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| Loss | 15–6 | Jalin Turner | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill | September 12, 2020 | 2 | 4:20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (165 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 15–5 | Roosevelt Roberts | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns | May 30, 2020 | 2 | 3:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (157.5 lb) bout; Weaver missed weight. |
| Win | 15–4 | Kazula Vargas | DQ (illegal knee) | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 | February 15, 2020 | 1 | 4:02 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 14–4 | Devin Smyth | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 24 | August 13, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–4 | James Freeman | DQ (corner interference) | Island Fights 52 | February 7, 2019 | 1 | 3:27 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | Tyler Hill | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Island Fights 51 | December 21, 2018 | 2 | 2:41 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
| Win | 11–4 | Charles Bennett | Decision (split) | Island Fights 46 | February 8, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Wesley Golden | Decision (split) | Island Fights 42 | October 14, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 9–4 | Max Mustaki | Decision (Unanimous) | Island Fights 41 | July 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 8–4 | Wanderley Camilo | Decision (Unanimous) | Island Fights 40 | April 14, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 7–4 | Martin Brown | TKO (punches) | Titan FC 41 | September 9, 2016 | 2 | 0:21 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 7–3 | Rance Jones | Decision (Split) | Island Fights 37 | March 11, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | Welterweight bout; won the IF Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–3 | Erimus Mills | Submission | Island Fights 34 | August 1, 2015 | 2 | 2:21 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 5–3 | Elvin Leon Brito | Decision (Unanimous) | Island Fights 33 | March 28, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Socrates Pierre | Submission (brabo choke) | Island Fights 31 | December 5, 2014 | 1 | 2:44 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | Return to Lightweight; for the vacant IF Lightweight Championship |
| Win | 5–1 | Raymond Camp | Decision (Unanimous) | Island Fights 30 | September 20, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 4–1 | Demarques Jackson | Decision (Unanimous) | Atlas Fights: Battle on Mobile Bay | April 12, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Mobile, Alabama, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Socrates Pierre | Submission | Island Fights 27 | February 8, 2014 | 2 | 4:56 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 3–0 | Daniel Watts | Decision (split) | AFC 1 | October 12, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Craig McAlpine | TKO | Island Fights 24 | September 6, 2013 | 3 | 1:22 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ben Westmoreland | TKO (punches) | Atlas Fights 17 | August 17, 2013 | 1 | 2:04 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Mixed martial arts show results Date: September 12, 2020
- ^ Lacy, Eric (2020-08-18). "UFC Contender: Williamston's Devin Smyth loses to Brok Weaver, vows to keep dream alive". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Segura, Danny (2020-02-17). "Kazula Vargas embarrassed by UFC Rio Rancho DQ loss to Brok Weaver: 'I'm not a dirty fighter'". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Farah Hannoun (2020-05-21). "UFC adds Roosevelt Roberts vs. Brok Weaver to May 30 event in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
- ^ Staff (2020-05-29). "UFC on ESPN 9 weigh-in results: Woodley, Burns official, but one fighter misses". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ McClory, Mike (2020-05-30). "UFC Vegas Results: Roosevelt Roberts Gets Final Word Against Brok Weaver". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ MMA DNA (2020-08-04). "Frank Camacho vs. Brok Weaver toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 12 september". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ Farah Hannoun (2020-09-10). "With Frank Camacho out, Jalin Turner targeted to face Brok Weaver at UFC on ESPN+ 35". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ^ Evanoff, Josh (2020-09-12). "UFC Vegas 10 Results: Jalin Turner Dominates, Finishes Brok Weaver". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ King, Nolan (29 March 2021). "UFC parts ways with Brok Weaver, three other fighters". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ Freeman, Nate. "iKON 6 Results: Weaver vs. Barahona". MMASucka. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ Jorge Masvidal [@GamebredFighter] (May 31, 2021). "Co-Main #GFC" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Gamebred Fighting Championship 1 results: Jason Knight clipped early, taps Charles Bennett in first round". MMA Junkie. 2021-06-19. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ^ "Brok Weaver inks 2 year deal with PFL, fights August 27th -". FIGHT BANANAS. 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ Vreeland, Daniel (June 13, 2019). "Brok Weaver to debut on DWTNCS fighting for 1,000 people". Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ Morgan, Rhodri (July 4, 2019). "The Legend of Brok Weaver". The Body Lock. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Brok Weaver". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.